New Port Metro Sailing Limits

New Port Metro Sailing Limits

Port Metro Vancouver requires that these limits be strictly observed at all times.

The portion of English Bay South of the Club is part of the Port of Vancouver and is an active shipping channel.

All HSC members must observe the following limits:

Do not sail or paddle south of a line (1) from the North Tower of the Lions Gate Bridge and the Capilano Light, or East of a line (2) True North of Ferguson Point.

Do not sail East of a line from the (3) Welcoming Figure Groyne due South. Paddlers may go to the Capilano River (4).

Do not sail or paddle North of a line drawn West along the Prospect Point shore (5).

No non-motorized craft are allowed to cross under the Lions Gate Bridge.

Do not sail East of the storm sewer outfall into the area marked by the “keep out” buoys during the swimming season.

Stay well clear of the Ambleside Pier during light winds, strong tidal current and active fishing.

When crossing to the south of English Bay, allow ample sea room and cross West of John Lawson Pier. Cross the shipping lane at right angles with extreme caution. A freighter coming into the harbour takes twenty minutes or less to get to the bridge from off of Point Grey. Be on the look-out for vessels leaving the inner harbor – You have no right of way over commercial shipping vessels.